Left Bank Larkspur

4.6

4512 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joie
de vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step into
French culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseries
and iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizing
seasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare and
prawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by the
Parisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with a
wide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 927-3331
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our Salle Des Amis is a beautiful, private dining room, with sunny yellow walls, airy windows, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters. Have a party bigger than 35? For 75 people or less, we close off the back half of the restaurant, the Grand Salon. Contact our events team at 415.927.0677.<br />
Private party facilities
Left Bank is the perfect location for your next event. We offer delicious French fare with a broad wine list from France and California that is provided by an attentive and welcoming staff!
Private party contact
Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653

Location
507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
Area
Larkspur
Cross Street
Ward St.
Parking details
City Parking lot across street and street parking available
Public transit
Golden Gate Transit across the street. 5 minute cab ride from the Larskpur Ferry Terminal.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Christmas Eve 2024
24 Dec 2024 only
Season's greetings from Left Bank! Embrace the holiday spirit with us this year as you gather with friends and family, enjoy our festive décor, and toast to the season this Christmas Eve. From open to 3 PM, we'll be serving our regular Brunch menu, including menu items from our regular All Day menu. From 4 PM to close, we’ll be serving the below holiday-inspired 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for Christmas Eve dinner. All items on the prix fixe will also be available à la carte. Relax and immerse yourself in the holiday festivities while we take care of every detail for you.
New Year's Eve 2024
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the new year with a neon-themed 80’s party at Left Bank Larkspur, complete with live music and festive multicolored balloons and streamers. Hours: Restaurant: 12 PM – 10 PM Bar: Open until midnight with live music Menus: From open to 4 PM: Regular All Day Menu From 4 PM to close: A special four-course prix fixe holiday menu ($85 per person, excludes beverage, tax, and gratuity). Items from the prix fixe will also be available à la carte. (Note: Happy Hour will not be available on New Year’s Eve.) Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, vibrant décor, and retro 80’s fun. Make your reservations now!

Popular dishes

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00
tomato, Niçoise olives, basil, capers, Pernod garlic butter
CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00
lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette
OYSTERS*US$24.00
half dozen raw market selection
CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00
Brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine
ESCARGOTSUS$13.00
Pernod garlic butter
AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00
avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, toast points
STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00
capers, shallots, Dijon

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00
Emmenthal, croutons
SOUP DU JOUR
Chef's seasonal selection
BEET SALADEUS$16.00
arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
SALADE VERTEUS$15.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette
SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00
frisée, lardons, poached egg

Classic Entrées

NIÇOISE SALADEUS$29.00
seared Ahi, egg, haricots verts, olives, potatoes, tomatoes
STEAK FRITES*US$38.00
skirt steak, pommes frites, herb butter ~add Bordelaise or au poivre sauce each 3.~
BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00
red wine braised boneless short ribs, bacon lardons, baby carrots, button mushrooms, pearl onions, pomme purée
PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00
sautéed spinach, capers, brown butter
MOULES FRITES
steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter
- half poundUS$19.00
- one poundUS$33.00
CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*US$22.00
lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijonnaise, pommes frites ~add bacon or avocado each 4.~
F.O. BURGER*US$27.00
caramelized French onion, Emmenthal, cheese tuile, butter lettuce, truffle aïoli, truffle frites

Chefs Plats

CATCH OF THE DAY
Chef's daily offering
SALMON*US$32.00
French lentils, roasted red pepper, shallots, capers
HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00
pomme purée, jus de poulet
GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00
spicy white bean and red pepper cassoulet, sautéed kale, Madeira pork reduction, fines herbes
DUCK CONFITUS$29.00
Belgian endive, toasted almonds, rustic croutons, honey Dijon vinaigrette, orange gastrique
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00
Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc

Charcuterie et Fromage

CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00
chicken liver mousse, country style pork pâté, saucisson, whole grain Dijon mustard, cornichons, buttered radish
L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00
Marin French Triple Cream Brie, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog, Rivoire Jacquemin Comté, traditional accompaniments

On the Side

PAIN ET BEURREUS$5.00
FRENCH LENTILSUS$8.00
SAUTÉED SPINACHUS$9.00
HARICOTS VERTSUS$10.00
POMME PURÉEUS$8.00
POMMES FRITESUS$8.00
TRUFFLE FRITESUS$11.00
BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$9.00

What 4,512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Marin
Great for brunch
Marin
Good for groups
Marin
Great for fine wines
Marin
Great for outdoor dining
Marin
Good for special occasions
Marin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Larkspur offers a charming blend of "consistently excellent" food and warm ambiance. Guests appreciate the attentive service, often likened to being "treated like family." Celebrated for its French cuisine, the restaurant excels with dishes like beef bourguignon and crab mango salad. Ideal for special occasions and neighborhood dining alike.

4,512 Reviews

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Lori
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious cheeseburger! There's always a good vibe in the dining room. Lots of energy and happy people!
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Carol
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were made to feel welcome the moment we walked in. The staff is friendly. The interior was so Christmasy with a fire going in the fireplace and a magnificent tree that smelled heavenly. We had appetizers, cocktails and entrees that were all tasty. Entrees were served nice and hot. We were not rushed at all. Highly recommend. We have been going there for years and have never been disappointed.
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Natalie
VIP
San Francisco
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very nice servers. all orders well prepared and served. Always a relaxing and pleasant experience.
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John
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great experience on all levels. Food is excellent at the price point. Escargot and calamari are our favorite appetizers; and I never pass up the chicken as an entree (lovely sauce artfully bedded over creamy potato puree).
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Annika
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We return here every year for our an annual Christmas luncheon and have always very much enjoyed our experience. This year, the service was a little off and the food did not arrive at the same time. The order was incorrect and three of us had to wait for the fourth person’s dish to arrive to start eating. Rather than set the plate down in front of us the waiters handed us very hot dishes across a reach. Our after dinner, coffee was served lukewarm, and long after the dessert was presented. Normally I give LeftBank a five star, but this time it was just a bit lacking. With all of that said, we will return. 🎄✨🎁
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Rene
VIP
San Francisco
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the Salade Verte with chicken and definitely, the French Onion Soup. My friend ordered the Steak and Frites and wow... it looked amazing... she loved it!
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Liz
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very nice lunch - the Croque Monsieur sandwiches looked delicious and my Dungeness crab salad was yummy. It was crowded because of the holidays but still loved it.
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perry
VIP
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was very cold in the restaurant. The tables are close together, so when the server was setting up the table next to us he had his butt over our table. They were having a staff lunch in a private room. At the end, they started rearranging the area where we were sitting. Lots of noise. This was an adversary lunch 41 years. Things could have been so much better. We made a bad choice.
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stephanie
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was really nice and festive, they had musicians which was nice, though overall sound level was significant we were still able to talk with our foursome. The mushroom and French onion soups were very good, but the paella and the crab salad entrees were just so-so. For the price I was a bit disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice venue. Service was professional, competent, and cordial. Food was good. An overall pleasant experience.
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FAQs

Left Bank Larkspur offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Left Bank Larkspur also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 927-3331.

Left Bank Larkspur is rated 4.6 stars by 4512 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 60 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Ward St.
Area
Larkspur
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
City Parking lot across street and street parking available
Public transit
Golden Gate Transit across the street. 5 minute cab ride from the Larskpur Ferry Terminal.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Phone number
(415) 927-3331
Catering
Our Salle Des Amis is a beautiful, private dining room, with sunny yellow walls, airy windows, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters. Have a party bigger than 35? For 75 people or less, we close off the back half of the restaurant, the Grand Salon. Contact our events team at 415.927.0677.<br />
Private party facilities
Left Bank is the perfect location for your next event. We offer delicious French fare with a broad wine list from France and California that is provided by an attentive and welcoming staff!
Private party contact
Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653

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Left Bank Larkspur

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Christmas Eve 2024

New Year's Eve 2024

AHI TUNA TARTARE

STEAK TARTARE

SALMON

Appetizers

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00

CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00

OYSTERS*US$24.00

CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00

ESCARGOTSUS$13.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADEUS$16.00

SALADE VERTEUS$15.00

SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00

Classic Entrées

NIÇOISE SALADEUS$29.00

STEAK FRITES*US$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00

PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00

MOULES FRITES

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*US$22.00

F.O. BURGER*US$27.00

Chefs Plats

CATCH OF THE DAY

SALMON*US$32.00

HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00

GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00

DUCK CONFITUS$29.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00

Charcuterie et Fromage

CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00

On the Side

PAIN ET BEURREUS$5.00

FRENCH LENTILSUS$8.00

SAUTÉED SPINACHUS$9.00

HARICOTS VERTSUS$10.00

POMME PURÉEUS$8.00

POMMES FRITESUS$8.00

TRUFFLE FRITESUS$11.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$9.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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